Television and video will be examined for its use in teaching and learning. Additionally, digital recording, transfer, and compatibility will be explored in terms of the use in computer technology. The course will provide hands-on activities designed for students who have a variety of experiences including, little or no experience with the low-cost video equipment common in the educational field and consumer market. Production and video tapes, as well as computer graphics sequences, will be introduced in the classroom. Utilization of commercial programming, computer applications, and satellite facilities for instruction will also be examined. Besides working with basic television production, individualized units of work will be offered to students for enrichment purposes.

1. Students will be able to delineate the historical evolution field of instructional television.
2. Students will critique the instructional content of commercially produced tapes.
3. Students will successfully operate video equipment for taping and playing segments of instructional video.
4. Students will select and examine software which utilize video sequences for appropriate teaching content.
5. Students will be able to explain and show examples of video related graphics in various software formats. (Formats: CD-ROM, laser, etc.)
6. Students will develop skills and ideas sufficient to train other teachers and students in the use of video production for instruction.

1. Textbook reading will parallel topics in this course.
2. Lectures and demonstrations will comprise the content delivery.
3. In class laboratory experiences will be organized to parallel the lectures.
4. Readings, critiques, and planning procedures will be required as part of the paperwork.

Course grades will be assigned based on the following weighted performances:

Production Assignments 33%

Readings and Report Assignments 33%

Final Exam 33%

Utz, Peter. Today’s Video - Second Edition.

8-28 Introduction

Demonstration

9-3 Chapter 2- TV Monitors and Receivers

Demonstration and discussion of first tape

9-10 Chapter 5 – Video tape recorders and discussion of equipment

9-17 Chapter 6 – TV Cameras

Chapter 7 – More about TV Camera Lenses

9-24 Chapter 8 – Camera Techniques and Picture Composition

Showing of first tape

10-1 Chapter 10 - Audio

Demonstrations and microphones

10-8 Chapter 12 – Television and graphics

Examples, practice, and discussion of second tape

15. Chapter 9 – Lighting

22. Chapter 3 – TV Antennas

29. Chapter 17 – Planning and Production Techniques

5. Chapter 13 – Copying a Video Tape

12. Showing of tape 2

19. Chapter 16 – Video Maintenance

11-26 NO CLASS

3. Chapter 18 – Videodiscs

10. Chapter 19 – TV Projectors